Dying on the Sheriff's Watch

A WBUR investigative series that found when people suffered from dire medical conditions in Massachusetts jails, they were often ignored and mistrusted, with fatal consequences.

Powerful Sheriffs Rarely Held To Account As Families Fight For The Truth

When inmates die, holding jails accountable can be a frustrating battle that pits families against the legal resources of sheriffs. For many, justice feels out of reach. Here's part four...

Inside One Jail's Health Care Problems And ‘Culture Of Impunity’

Corrections officers play a leading role in how medical care is handled at county jails. They can save lives in emergencies. They also can delay care. Here's part three of...

Pain And Profits: Sheriffs Hand Off Inmate Care To Private Health Companies

Inside county jails, inmates have suffered, and sometimes died, under the care of companies with contracts aimed at curbing costs and hospital trips. Here's part two of "Dying on the...

When Inmates Die Of Poor Medical Care, Jails Often Keep It Secret

A WBUR investigation found that when people suffered from dire medical conditions in Massachusetts jails, they were often ignored and mistrusted, with fatal consequences. Here’s part one of “Dying on...

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10:40Mar 23, 2020